Le Ranc Davaine St Alban Site no: MC013

At a Glance

Customer Rating

Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, this parc is within easy reach of the popular areas of the Ardèche. A combination of excellent parc facilities, and a peaceful location, make this parc an excellent choice for an active family holiday. Just three miles from St Alban, the whole family will appreciate the waterpark with covered pool, jacuzzis, waterslides and sauna. There is a private path leading to a nearby riverside beach. The parc has a lively atmosphere in high season, when you can enjoy the extensive programme of entertainment organised by experienced animateurs. Local traffic may be heard.

Only conventional swimwear, such as swimming trunks are allowed in the pool.

Setting: Countryside

Opening dates

• Mobiles open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 430

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Dusty

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated

Keycamp Extras

• Linen Hire
• Junior Tents
• Walking Notes

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

• Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Prestiges and Vistas

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 5

Out and about

The rugged Ardèche provides plenty of outdoor sports, including rock-climbing, canoeing, pot holing and mountain biking. For those who want to enjoy the stunning scenery, the Pont d’Arc, a natural arc of rock carved out by the River Ardèche, is eight miles away, and the Ardèche Gorge is only a short drive away.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English
• Other services: Fax, stamps, post box, internet.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (€0.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visacard and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Twice a week in high season there is a large selection of 'visiting' stalls
• Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Family restaurant. Location: Next to the pool. Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, chicken, salads and chips Open 15/03/2012 - 12/09/2012

• Pizzeria: Location: Adjacent to the restaurant - open weekends in low season Open 20/06/2012 - 12/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Pool and satellite TV. There is now a large entertainment area on an outside terrace in the bar area Open 15/04/2012 Location: Next to restaurant

Discos

• Adult's Disco: Open 15/04/2012 - 12/09/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Aquagym, fitness circuits, sports tournaments, circus skills, aerobics. Every night there is a show. Twice a week there is a main show by the Animation Team in high seasonEvery night there is a show. Twice a week there is a main show by the Animation Team.. Open 01/07/2012 - 12/09/2012
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Flipper, pool, video games.

Laundry

• Washers: 6 x machines €5.50 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €5.50 per load

Sanitation

• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 2.00m
• Size: 128m2

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m
• Size: 50m2

Third pool

• For: All the family. Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.60m to 1.80m
• Size: 220m2

Fourth pool

• For: All the family and Slide/Chute pool. Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 1.30m
• Size: 630m2

Spas

• Sauna Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012
• Jacuzzi Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• A bracelet system operates for the entire pool complex including the covered pool area and the fitness room. Bracelets can be otained from reception and kept by the customers for the duration of their holiday. There is a REFUNDABLE charge of €10 per bracelet that is issued and this charge is then refunded back to the customers upon the safe return of their bracelet before they leave the site. Any customers who lose their bracelet will have to forfeit their deposit. Every member of every family has to have a bracelet because without it they will not be allowed to enter the pool complex.

Regulations: Shorts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Mini club = 5-11 years. Ado club = 11-17 years

Languages spoken: French, English and Dutch.

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Sports

Tennis

• Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Tarmac
• Charge: €7.00 / hour

Table Tennis

• Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012
• 3 tables

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Astro-turf

• Equipment hire available:

Basketball

• Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012
• 1 size court, Concrete

Volleyball

• Open 30/03/2012 - 12/09/2012
• 1 court

Gymnasium

• Open 15/04/2012 - 18/09/2012
• Charge: €5.00 / hour

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 3.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 10.0 km from the campsite

Excursions

• Type: Organised walks and canoe trips on the River Ardèche
• Cost:

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest river: 100meters

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Ruoms: 8km

Places of Interest

• Bala Zuc: 10km
• Aubenas: 22km
• Montelimar: 49km
• Nimes: 94km

Attractions

La Ferme aux Crocodiles

The Crocodile farm houses 500 crocodiles in all shapes and forms, in a gigantic tropical greenhouse of 6500m2. Designed especially for them and for your pleasure. Explore the strange life of crocodiles through the medium of explanatory signs designed by scientists or enjoy a guided tour

Aquatropic

Tropical waterpark with wave machine, slides and crazy river

Children have to be accompanied by adults.

L'Aven - Grotte de Marzal

Cave system, which can be explored via an inspiring sound and light show. It also includes the museum of the underground world. There is also the first prehistoric zoo in France. 800 metres of shady paths with life size reproductions of prehistoric animals

Atlantide Park

A huge tropical aquarium with 52 aquariums and a tropical river. Includes fish from around the globe including piranhas, sharks, and electric eels. Shark feeding exhibitions (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). There is a shop and restaurant

Grottes de St. Marcel

Discovered in 1838 of geological, archaeological & general tourist interest. 40 km of Galleries. A one hour tour includes a sound and light show & a reproduction of a prehistoric painting. Outside there is a walk of interest to Botanists which passes near a Dolmen and a Menhin. Approximately 20kms from Vallon

Parc Ornithologique des Isles

A shaded area of more than 2 hectares in which to admire birds either in total freedom or caged. There is a wide variety of species including macaws, parakeets, ostriches, pheasants etc

Château des Adhémar

The Château de Adhémar is one of the most important examples of Medieval architecture of the valley of the Rhone. It was built by the family of Adhémar de Monteil at the top of a hill dominating the city, which bears its name. (Montelimar means 'the small mount of Adhémar'.) There are tours in English, German and Dutch

La Bambouseraie

Fascinating exotic place, in beautifully calm natural surroundings. The visitor is encouraged to Re-discover the wonder of this unusual garden. The visit will take 1hre + 30mins and there is an option of a guided tour which takes 30mins that depart every 15mins. Schedules are displayed at the entry desk

Château de Suze-la-Rousse

A château that originally belonged to the Princes of Orange. It was built as a fortress in the 12th Century and was altered in the 15th Century. At its heart there is an Italianate courtyard over arcades. The château is associated with a line of influential nobility of the Beaume-Suze family

Steam Train

A blow of the whistle, a jet of steam and the Locomotive starts up for a trip of 13km, between viaducts and tunnels to discover the ‘gardens’ valley and its fabulous panoramas

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Grenoble (GNB): 181km
• Montpellier (MPL): 135km
• Nimes (FNI): 97km
• St Etienne (EBU): 121km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Montelimar, 60km
• Services to: Paris

The Auvergne and the Ardèche offer incredible views of mountains and valleys in abundance. Popular for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts, there is always a medieval town in easy reach around which to stroll.